Self-adjusting trousers hanger



Jan. 13, 1959 G. H. BEIERLE SELF-ADJUSTING TROUSERS HANGER Filed Sept. 30, 1957 GHBez'erZe INVENTOR ATTORNEYS United States Patent 2,868,425 SELF-ADJUSTING TROUSERS HANGER Gottfried H. Beierle, North Sacramento, Calif. Application September 30, 1957, Serial No. 687,193 1 Claim. (Cl. 223-95) This invention relates to trousers hangers, the primary object of the invention being to provide a trousers hanger wherein the full weight of the trousers supported thereby will be directed to the outer crease edge of the cult and seams of the trousers as well, thereby distributing the weight of the trousers at these points creating tension throughout the trousers material to de-wrinkle the trousers.

An important object of the invention is to provide a trousers hanger including arms to be fitted in the cuffs of the trousers, which arms are so constructed and arranged that they will automatically adjust themselves to cuffs on trousers legs of various widths.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is an elevational view of a trousers hanger constructed in accordance with the invention.

Fig. 2 is an end elevational view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken on line 6-6 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a fragmental elevational view of the arm construction. a

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken on line 8-8 of Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken on line 9-9 of Fig. 1.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 indicates the supporting hook of the trousers hanger, the shank 8 thereof providing a support for the arms 7 which are pivotally connected to the shank by means of a pivot pin 8.

These arms 7 are constructed of lengths of sheet metal material curved in the desired shape, the lengths of metal from which the arms are formed being bent intermediate their ends providing arm sections 9 which are disposed on opposite sides of the shank 6, and connected by the bent portions 10 that provide stops disposed a substantial distance above said pivot pin 8 to limit downward movement of the arms under the weight of the trousers supported thereon and distribute the strain directed to said arms 7 and pivot pin 8, when the hanger 18 used in supporting exceptionally heavy garments. Portions of the arms are cut away at 11 providing clearances so that the arms may swing upwardly a limited distance to permit the hanger to be positioned in cuffs of trousers legs which are substantially narrow.

As better shown by Fig. 1 of the drawing, the arms 7 extend from opposite sides of the shank 6 and the arm sections 9 of one arm overlap the other arm sections.

The arm sections which are constructed of sheet metal material are, in the construction of each arm, separated as clearly shown by Fig. 3 of the drawing, so that arm sections of the arms at one side of the shank will fit within the cult of trousers of one leg, while the arm sections 9 at the opposite side of the shank 6 of the hook will fit in the cuff of the other trousers leg. The weight of the trousers will, of course, urge the arms downwardly to the end that the arms Wi l a tq a djust themselves to the proper positions under the weight of the trousers, the ends of the arm sections moving to the ends of the cuff where they are stopped by contact with the cuff crease.

As better shown by Fig. 7 of the drawing, the arms 7 are formed with extensions 14 which are provided with openings 15 adjacent to the ends thereof.

The reference character 16 indicates wings which are supported on the extensions 14 at the ends thereof, each wing embodying lengths of sheet metal material bent upon itself providing spaced walls 17 that fit over the ends 14, one of the walls 17 being formed with an inwardly disposed boss 18 fitted in the opening 15 of the arm with which it is used. End walls 19 are also formed on the wings and provide stops against which the arms 14 engage restricting pivotal movement of the wings on the arms.

The wings are so constructed that they may pivot vertically With respect to the arms 7 so that they will automatically adjust themselves to the shape of the trousers cufl in which they are positioned, it being a recognized fact that emits of trousers taper inwardly towards the bottom, since they are continuations of the trousers legs which are necessarily tapered towards the bottom.

In order that light metal may be used in the construction of the arms 7, the arms are provided with elongated outwardly bent portions 12 which are disposed intermediate the edges of the arm sections, adding rigidity to the arm sections so that they will support the weight of the trousers hung thereon.

The hook and shank of the hook are also bent intermediate the edges thereof, as better shown by Fig. 6 of the drawing, reinforcing the hook and shank against bending under the weight of the trousers.

As shown by Figs. 7 and 8 of the drawing, a heavier metal may be used in the construction of the arms 14, providing arms with smooth side surfaces.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, I have provided trousers hangers which will support trousers from their cuffs, eliminating the necessity of folding trousers over a supporting rod which usually forms a part of a coat hanger, and which results in creasing the trousers at the point of contact with the rod.

It will also be seen that because of the construction of the wings, the wings will automatically assume the tapered angle of the cuffs in which they are positioned to more effectively support the trousers by the. ends without creasing under the weight of the trousers supported by the hanger.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

A trousers hanger comprising a supporting hook including a shank, hanger arms pivotally mounted on said shank, means for restricting downward movement of said arms under the weight of trousers supported thereon, substantially narrow end extensions formed on the free ends of said arms, substantially triangular narrowhollow wings having one of their respective side edges open into which the extensions of said arms extend, the remaining edgw of said wings being closed, said extensions being pivotally connected within said wings at points adjacent to one corner thereof, whereby said wings completely conceal said extensions and support trousers by contact with the cuffs thereof, and said wings being adapted to contact said arms limiting pivotal movement of said wings on said extensions.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 437,390 Wyman Sept. 30, 1890 1,605,184 Heddens Nov. 2, 1926 2,812,890 Beierle Nov. 12, 1957 

